Careys Bay Historic Hotel vs No.7 Balmac:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, No.7 Balmac had more branded searches than Careys Bay Historic Hotel among Dunedin destination restaurants in New Zealand. No.7 Balmac had about 5,130 branded searches, while Careys Bay Historic Hotel had 1,300. No.7 Balmac made up 60% of all Dunedin destination restaurant searches we track, and Careys Bay Historic Hotel accounted for 15.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Dunedin destination restaurants, Careys Bay Historic Hotel and No.7 Balmac each appeared in two of the three answers. No.7 Balmac was mentioned before Careys Bay Historic Hotel in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
No.7 Balmac, about 4 searches for every 1 for Careys Bay Historic Hotel
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 3 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
No.7 Balmac, named ahead of Careys Bay Historic Hotel in 2 of 2 answers
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Top Dunedin destination restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Careys Bay Historic Hotel and No.7 Balmac were each mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. No.7 Balmac was listed before Careys Bay Historic Hotel in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Titi3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- No.7 Balmac2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Careys Bay Historic Hotel2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Moiety2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Press Club2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Bacchus Wine Bar1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which destination restaurant should I go to in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best destination restaurants in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best destination restaurant in Dunedin, New Zealand for a special meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dunedin restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dunedin fine dining”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Careys Bay Historic Hotel or No.7 Balmac more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Careys Bay Historic Hotel and No.7 Balmac by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Dunedin destination restaurants we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for No.7 Balmac, Careys Bay Historic Hotel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | No.7 Balmac | Careys Bay Historic Hotel | Titi | Bacchus Wine Bar | Moiety | The Press Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.8% | 8.5% | 13.9% | 7.7% | 7.1% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.2% | 10.2% | 12.1% | 9% | 7% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.1% | 18.1% | 9.7% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.7% | 17.6% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 6.6% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.4% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 61% | 13.2% | 11.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.2% | 20.9% | 11.6% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 60% | 15.7% | 10% | 6.3% | 6% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 53% | 16.4% | 10.5% | 6.6% | 11.4% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 59% | 14.1% | 12.5% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 60% | 15.2% | 12.3% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 3% |
How has the Careys Bay Historic Hotel and No.7 Balmac comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- No.7 Balmac was ahead of Careys Bay Historic Hotel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Careys Bay Historic Hotel’s share of searches among Dunedin destination restaurants in New Zealand moved from 8.5% to 15.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, No.7 Balmac’s share of searches among Dunedin destination restaurants in New Zealand moved from 60.8% to 60%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Dunedin destination restaurants in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Careys Bay Historic Hotel gained share of searches among Dunedin destination restaurants in New Zealand, from 12.5% to 15.2%.
In September 2026, No.7 Balmac lost share of searches among Dunedin destination restaurants in New Zealand, from 62.6% to 60%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Careys Bay Historic Hotel’s and No.7 Balmac’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Careys Bay Historic Hotel
1 branded search term
- careys bay hotel
No.7 Balmac
5 branded search terms
- no 7 balmac
- no 7 balmac menu
- no 7 balmac restaurant
- no7balmac
- no7balmac dunedin
Other head-to-heads among Dunedin destination restaurants
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- Careys Bay Historic Hotel vs Moiety: compare popularity
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